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CRYPTOPORTIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cryptoporticus
1, record 1, English, cryptoporticus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A porch, gallery or ambulatory in ancient Roman architecture that was wholly or partly concealed, had few openings, and served for private communication. 2, record 1, English, - cryptoporticus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In ancient Roman architecture, a covered portico or arcade not supported by open columns like the ordinary portico, but closed at the sides, with windows for the admission of light and air; frequented during summer for its coolness. 3, record 1, English, - cryptoporticus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cryptoportique
1, record 1, French, cryptoportique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- crypto-portique 2, record 1, French, crypto%2Dportique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chez les Romains, galerie voûtée destinée à la promenade ou à la circulation dans la mauvaise saison, ou utilisée comme magasin, souvent en liaison avec le forum différant de la crypte en ce qu'elle recevait le jour des deux côtés ou du plafond vitré, et par de larges ouvertures. 1, record 1, French, - cryptoportique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cryptoporticus 1, record 2, English, cryptoporticus
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A covered passage receiving light on one side, as the entrance to a crypt. 1, record 2, English, - cryptoporticus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cryptoportique
1, record 2, French, cryptoportique
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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